Forceful Habitation of School Classrooms
In a disturbing development, 31 August 2024. Cameroon occupation forces have forcefully taken over school classrooms on the premises of the Presbyterian Church (PC) Azire in Bamenda, Ambazonia. This occupation has transformed educational spaces into military camps and checkpoints, severely disrupting the lives of civilians and the church community.
Extortion and Violence Against Civilians
Reports from church authorities and local residents reveal that Cameroon occupation forces are using their newfound positions to extort money from civilians. The presence of the forces in educational institutions has created an atmosphere of fear and intimidation.
Civilians are subjected to arbitrary demands for money, and those who resist face severe consequences, including physical violence and torture.
Human Rights Violations and Atrocities
The occupation of school classrooms is not just a violation of property rights but also a gross infringement on human rights. There have been numerous reports of atrocities committed by the Cameroon forces, including rape and torture of innocent Ambazonian civilians.
These actions constitute serious crimes and treason against the people of Ambazonia, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Ambazonia.
Call for International Intervention
The situation in Bamenda Ambazonia, is as the result of the ongoing war in Ambazonia, the civilians called on for urgent need for international intervention. The international community must take immediate action to address these human rights abuses and support the people of Ambazonia in their struggle for justice and peace.
It is imperative that global organizations and governments hold the Cameroon occupation forces accountable for their actions and work towards a peaceful resolution to the war.
Conclusion
The forceful habitation of school classrooms by Cameroon occupation forces in Bamenda, is a clear violation of human rights and an affront to the dignity of the Ambazonian people. The international community must not turn a blind eye to these atrocities and must act swiftly to bring an end to the suffering of innocent civilians.